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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWe've Reached the Smash-and-Grab Portion of Trump's Presidential Grift
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/weve-reached-smash-grab-portion-212100528.html?.tsrc=fauxdalWe've Reached the Smash-and-Grab Portion of Trump's Presidential Grift
[Esquire]
Charles P. Pierce
,EsquireOctober 17, 2019
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The president* is a crook and a paranoid nut, but get over it, America. Wait. Did I just cop to an impeachable offense? Let me see what page that was on. What a crew.
And then, finally, we come to the ultimate smash-and-grab, in which the bits of Article I, Section 9 on the floor are the only clues we ever need. Again from the Post:
That decision is without precedent in modern American history: The president used his public office to direct a massive contract to himself. The G-7 summit draws hundreds of diplomats, journalists and security personnel and provides a worldwide spotlight. The announcement that the presidents club would host the international summit comes as Trump is in the midst of twin crises that are consuming his presidency a hasty and confused American retreat in Syria and a growing impeachment inquiry in Congress.
Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney, who announced the decision, said the administration was not worried about the appearance of a conflict of interest, while he touted what the presidents resort has to offer.
Doral was far and away the best physical facility for this meeting, Mulvaney said. He said that the administration examined 10 sites before choosing this one. Mulvaney quoted an anonymous site selection official who he said told him, Its almost like they built this facility to host this type of event. Mulvaney did not say what other sites were vetted.
Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney, who announced the decision, said the administration was not worried about the appearance of a conflict of interest, while he touted what the presidents resort has to offer.
Doral was far and away the best physical facility for this meeting, Mulvaney said. He said that the administration examined 10 sites before choosing this one. Mulvaney quoted an anonymous site selection official who he said told him, Its almost like they built this facility to host this type of event. Mulvaney did not say what other sites were vetted.
John Barron was very impressed.
Arrest every damn one of them.
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We've Reached the Smash-and-Grab Portion of Trump's Presidential Grift (Original Post)
babylonsister
Oct 2019
OP
Shrewd thieves understand how often it is better to commit in your face crimes
ChubbyStar
Oct 2019
#2
pbmus
(12,422 posts)1. The corruption is in our faces,...no subtlety, no hiding
ChubbyStar
(3,191 posts)2. Shrewd thieves understand how often it is better to commit in your face crimes
Then they can get all upset and claim "persecution" and other nonsensical bullshit. Sounds exactly like what we have been hearing for the past 3 years of tRUMP's administration.